Overview

• The final debate features Hamburg’s Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD), Deputy Mayor Katharina Fegebank (Green), and CDU leader Dennis Thering.
• The televised debate, titled 'Hamburg has the Choice,' airs Thursday evening on NDR and is also available on ARD Mediathek.
• Recent polls show the SPD leading with over 30% support, while the Greens and CDU are neck-and-neck at 17-19%.
• Smaller parties like the Left and AfD are polling at 9-10%, while FDP and BSW are expected to fall below the 5% threshold to enter parliament.
• The debate is pre-recorded and moderated by Julia Niharika Sen and Susanne Stichler, with questions focusing on key issues for Hamburg voters.